1. adjective(n = noun.communication) - a word that expresses an attribute of something;
is a kind of modifier, qualifier
has parts: adjective
has particulars: descriptive adjective, qualifying adjective, classifying adjective, relational adjective, positive, positive degree, comparative, comparative degree, superlative, superlative degree
Derived form adjective adjectival1
2. adjective(n = noun.communication) - the word class that qualifies nouns;
is a kind of major form class
is a part of adjective
Derived form adjective adjectival1
1. adjective(a = adj.pert) adjectival - of or relating to or functioning as an adjective; "adjectival syntax"; "an adjective clause"
2. adjective(a = adj.all) procedural - relating to court practice and procedure as opposed to the principles of law; "adjective law"
Antonym: substantive
1. Added to a substantive as an attribute; of the nature of an adjunct; as, an adjective word or sentence. [1913 Webster]
2. Not standing by itself; dependent. [1913 Webster]
3. Relating to procedure. Macaulay. [1913 Webster]
1. A word used with a noun, or substantive, to express a quality of the thing named, or something attributed to it, or to limit or define it, or to specify or describe a thing, as distinct from something else. Thus, in phrase, “a wise ruler,” wise is the adjective, expressing a property of ruler. [1913 Webster]
2. A dependent; an accessory. Fuller. [1913 Webster]
To make an adjective of; to form or change into an adjective. [1913 Webster]
"Language has as much occasion to adjective the distinct signification of the verb, and to adjective also the mood, as it has to adjective time. It has . . . adjectived all three." [1913 Webster]
adjective, n. & adj.
--n. a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify it or describe it.
--adj. additional; not standing by itself; dependent.
Derivative:
adjectival adj. adjectivally adv.
Etymology:
ME f. OF adjectif -ive ult. f. L adjicere adject- (as AD-, jacere throw)
N adjunct, addition, additament, additum, affix, appelidage, annexe, annex, augment, augmentation, increment, reinforcement, supernumerary, accessory, item, garnish, sauce, accompaniment, adjective, addendum, complement, supplement, continuation, rider, offshoot, episode, side issue, corollary, piece, flap, lappet, skirt, embroidery, trappings, cortege, tail, suffix, wing, additional, alate, alated, winged, in addition.
classifying adjective, descriptive adjective, qualifying adjective, relational adjective